India, Oct. 7 -- US stock futures are hovering near all-time highs on October 7, 2026, following a powerful session that propelled both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite to fresh record closing highs. Driven by a revitalised artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor rally, investor optimism remains robust even as the market navigates multidecade-high Treasury yields and volatile energy markets.

Market Snapshot

At the previous close, the major benchmarks finished at the following levels:

S&P 500 (^GSPC): Closed at 7,818.93, up 0.58%, hitting its first record high in six weeks.

Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC): Advanced 0.45% to 27,599.79, touching fresh closing records.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI): Gained 0.49% to finish at 51...